SPORTS

A professional team from a Czech Republic volleyball league knows how to sell their games—and themselves.

Basketball New Zealand (BBNZ) is set to get major support from the High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) for 2014—a welcome development considering BBNZ did not receive funding from the government agency in 2013.

Novak Djokovic is leaving no stone unturned in preparation for the new tennis season. Ranked second in the ATP rankings in the year-end rankings, the Serb has hired German Boris Becker as one of his coaches to help him reclaim the top spot in the sport.

Alastair Cook feels that his career has reached its nadir after England lost to Australia three test matches back to back

Lionel Messi is considered the best footballer in the world for four straight years now. But this year, he’s not even the best sportsman in his home country.

When two of the league’s best teams meet on Wednesday night, one team could be missing its best player. The Indiana Pacers will visit the Miami Heat, which could be without LeBron James after rolling his ankle in his previous game.

Without ample rest and no sleep, Damon Shulenberger from the United States played poker for over two straight days. In the end, it was all worth it. The American not only won the poker tournament, but he’ll also go down in history as the champion of the Guinness World Records “Longest Continuous Poker Tournament.”

It looks like it is double joy for basketball legend Michael Jordan because his wife model Yvette Prieto is reportedly having twin girls

After Khloe Kardashian filed for divorce from Lamar Odom, she has already been rumoured to be rebounding very quickly by dating Dodgers star Matt Kemp.

Are there really no good options for Tim Tebow in terms of his professional football career right now?

Maria Sharapova rarely talks about her private life and romantic relationship during interviews. But in an interview with The New York Times, she opened up about her current BF Grigor Dimitrov and more.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Russian supermodel girlfriend enjoyed a little PDA at a hotel lobby on Sunday evening, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian are certain of their divorce. The NBA player has even decided to cut all ties with Khloe once the separation becomes official.

It seems like Michael Jordan will keep his 56,000 square feet mansion for himself as it failed to sell at an auction, according to ESPN.

Ben Stokes became the first English batsman to score a century in the present Ashes series

The Chicago Bulls could make a package to get combo guard Jeremy Lin to address their backcourt need for the remainder of the season, a source close to the situation reported on Monday.

Jameis Winston of Florida State Seminoles was awarded the Heisman Trophy Award at a ceremony held in New York on Dec. 14.

Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao could still face each other for one last time in 2014. But before the finale of their epic rivalry, the two must hurdle their respective opponents on the same card and at the same night.

Canadian mixed martial artist Georges St. Pierre has reportedly taking an indefinite leave of absence from competing in mixed martial arts (MMA).

On Thursday, Michael Jordan’s shoes from the 1997 NBA finals “flu game” were sold for $104,765 in an auction online, as reported by ESPN.

Brandon Rios failed his drug test following his loss via unanimous decision to Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 23 in Macau, China.

The 56,000-square-foot mansion of Michael Jordan is back for auction.

English Premier League contenders Chelsea have furthered their interest to sign Inter Milan midfielder Fredy Guarin by making an official bid to the Serie A club.

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere will be banned in their Premier League clash against Chelsea after showing his “dirty finger” to Manchester City fans.

The Sacramento Kings are reportedly preparing a package for Boston Celtics All-Star point guard Rajon Rondo, a reliable league source disclosed on Thursday.

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly pushing hard to trade Pau Gasol to the New York Knicks in exchange for Tyson Chandler and J.R Smith, a source close to the situation reported on Sunday.

Arsenal left-back Bacary Sagna revealed that he has already held talks with management at the Emirates about his contract that is due to expire at the end of the 2013/14 season, but revealed that going elsewhere in January still remains as an option.

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo opened his own museum on Sunday in his home town

Roger Federer is apparently to start a sports agency, as reported by the New York Times.